I hope this is an appropriate place to put this. It's a question that could apply to all weights, ages and diet plans.
I've read several posts on blogs today about changing habits, taking small steps, not trying to do everything at once. This has certainly been one of my main stumbling blocks. I'm one of those awful Imperfect Perfectionists.
I'm in year-end refleciton mode these days, and was pleased to see that I actually have changed 5 very bad habits this year, and I'm sure others have done the same. What habits have you changed?
Mine are:
1. Eating breakfast every day. (I never left enough time, or I wasn't hungry, or a dozen other excuses. I have quick breakfasts, like smoothies or protein shakes, on hand so at least there's something I can grab.)
2. Making healthier choices. (I realized that, when shopping, I am avoiding high fat items, reading labels, tossing back things if they're too high in fat or calories. This happened almost subconsciously. I'll look at the shopping cart and think, "Everything in here is good for me.")
3. Eliminating the 2 - 4 Coke a day habit. (I just cut them out.)
4. Drinking 6 glasses of liquid a day (some of this is iced tea or apple juice; all water would be better, and 12 glasses is better than 6, but this is better than 2-4 cokes a day)
5. Walk up the stairs between each class to get a book, or talk to someone. Do this AT LEAST three times a day. (A year ago I'd take all I needed with me so I wouldn't have to walk up the stairs. It's 20 stairs a flight, so this adds up.)
I haven't lost very much weight this year, but I think, looking to the future, I'm in a much better position to do better. I've drawn up my Next 5 Habits to Change.
What about others? What have you changed, need to change, any tricks? Do you try to do three things at once, or one at a time? (And thanks, Delita, for the suggestion.)